PROJECTS + EXHIBITIONS
projects and Exhibitions
Space Jam: Jo Van Lambalgen Artist in Residency, BAM Gallery November 2019
Jo created a massive all-over mural in the gallery space. Surrounded by the bright colours and multiple perspective lines, it makes you wonder if you have entered into a cartoon universe. Kinda like how Michael Jordan must of felt in Space Jam right?
Books that make us cry: Linda Duvall and alana moore artists in residence, bam gallery, october 2019
Books That Make Us Cry is a participatory project that invited the public to submit a title of a book that has made them cry. For the month of October, Alana Moore and Linda Duvall occupied the gallery drawing the covers of the books that made people cry. The project culminated with a crying choir and book excerpt reading by members of Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwan Theatre: Kaylynn Bear, Andrea Folster, Ed Mendez and Marcel Petit.
Moon Alter: Alani Caruso-Fitterer Artist in Residence, Bam gallery, september 2019
Alani Caruso Fitterer is a Saskatoon based emerging multi-disciplinary artist. She used the gallery as a studio experimenting with large scale clay and ceramic works along with risograph and pattern wallpaper installation techniques.
Beyond the physical: Brody Burns artist in residency, Bam Gallery, August 2019
Brody Burns is an emerging Treaty Six Plains Cree artist from James Smith Cree Nation. Brody Portrays what he sees as the interactions between spirit, energy, vibration and the cosmos. His work is influenced by ceremonies of his culture, graffiti and artists Alex Janvier, Kevin Pee Ace and Jerry Whitehead. Brody hopes that his work can make people think beyond our physical world towards existence in our universe.
Structurally Sound II, BAM Gallery, May-june 2019
Revisiting a past collaborative exhibition to launch into an upcoming show at Neutral Ground Artist Run Centre. This installation had Cam Mckay, Laura Payne and Derek Sandbeck respond to the architecture of the gallery and each other. It worked as an artist game of telephone, as each artist had a turn making a mark in the gallery with the next artist responding to the previous mark. Over the course of a week this immersive real virtual space was developed that cohesively combined the three artists as one.
Feeling our WAy through this, bam gallery, april 2019
Showcasing the final exhibition work of Aden Bowman’s- International Baccalaureate Art- program’s graduates Reese Herbers and Terri Thomas. These students showed both maturity and skill with their mixed media work and presentation.
CABINET OF CURIOSITY, BAM GALLERY, March 2019
BAM Gallery turned into a giant cabinet of curiosity with over 50 intriguing objects each with a captivating story from 20 + artists.
Featuring work by Clint Nuefeldt, Mindy Yan Miller, Cam McKay, David LaRiviere, Lindsay Rewski, Travis Cole, Todd Gronsdahl, Troy Gronsdahl, Marie Lanoo, Aralia Maxwell, Arthur Perlett, Martin Markan, Laura Hosaluk, Derek Sandbeck, David Stonhouse, JS Gauthier, Alison Norlen, Jordan Danchilla, Alexa Hainsworth, Ian Rawlinson, Tyler Baptist, Ashley Pearse, Veronica Tricker, Rebecca La Marre, Tamara Rusnak, and Atlantis 2000.
Evolving Nature, BAM GAllery, January 2019
The first of our recent U of S BFA grad showcase, Hilary Kirk.
Hilary created an immersive installation that brought the South Saskatchewan River inside the gallery. She floated a swirl of drift wood off floor that surrounded the visitor. Directional coloured lighting created layers of shadow-play, a moving projection, and liquid sounds of the building, made the gallery an atmospheric and mesmerizing experience.
The CAt’s Meow, BAM GAllery, saskatoon, November-December 2018
Inspired by the trend of Cat Cafes, BAM created the first ever Cat Gallery. We partnered with Saskatoon Street Cat Rescue (SCAT) to bring live adoptable cats into the space to interact with cat friendly art and visitors! We were able to raise money and awareness for SCAT while making a lot of people incredibly happy :)
Featuring work by Arthur Perlett, David Stonhouse, Yonina Rolack, Andie Palynchuk, Alana Moore, Alexa Hainsworth, Derek Sandbeck and Alison Norlen.
DUMB DONKEY (and other observations), BAM Gallery, September 2018
Highlighting work that Cynthia Blanchette created during her recent residency in Morocco. Combination of paintings, journal drawings, bags and rugs.
CAME FROM WATER, ANNA LEONOWENS GALLERY, NSCAD UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS - JUNE 2018
CAME FROM WATER, GORDON SNELGROVE GALLERY, U OF S, SASKATOON, SK - JULY 2018
The oldest creatures of the earth originated in the oceans. We came from water…
Evoking deep time and a shared imagination of ancient environments, this large-scale visual spectacle questioned reality and conjured ideas about the secret worlds and histories that connect us all. This body of work was a collaboration among prairie artists living on the ancient sea bed of the Western Interior Seaway and maritime artists living next to the North Atlantic Ocean. Similar to transformation processes found in nature, the collective artwork evolved in response to each other and its environments.
Special thanks to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for their funding and support of this project.
Featuring artwork by: Aralia Maxwell, Cynthia Blanchette, Alexa Hainsworth, Tamara Rusnak, Chloe Kinsella, and Arianna Richardson.
Minüte, Saskatoon Nuit Blanche, Victoria Park, Saskatoon, SK - November 2016
Aralia Maxwell, Andie Palynchuk and Derek Sandbeck of Saskatoon’s Bridges Art Movement (BAM) collaborated with an anonymous local chef to create “minüte”, an exclusive one-of-a-kind performative dining experience wherein members of the public become part of the performance. For each guest “minüte” served in the restaurant, a member from the audience was also offered a plate.
Immersive Spaces, AKA Artist-run, Saskatoon, Sk - July 2016
For the month of July, Bridges Art Movement took up a residency at AKA artist-run. BAM created an immersive environment within the gallery, collaborating with one another as well as guest artists from around the province. The artists focused on installation as means to alter and reshape the traditional gallery. Exploring the restructuring of space through artificial environment and its impact on the viewer.
BAM ... is becoming?, Remai Modern Turn Out, Village guitar Amp & Co. - May 2016
Following displacement from their Riversdale studio and gallery space, BAM was in a moment of uncertainty. On May 19, 2016, BAM hosted a Remai Modern Turn Out event in the form of a performative and satirical take on a corporate retreat. Participants engaged in team building, creative thinking and strategic planning activities to help bring the collective through its transition period.
WOMEN'S WORLD, Bridges Art Movement Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - March 2016
A celebration of feminism and femininity. A new generation artists came together to challenge the negative, angst ridden stereotype traditionally associated with feminist art and feminists. With a positive, yet cheeky attitude, they created an atmosphere which welcomed discussions on gender and gender equality. Featuring artwork by: Avery Cochlan, Zoé Fortier, Alexa Hainsworth, Xiao Han, and Aralia Maxwell. Curated by: Aralia Maxwell
Structurally Sound, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - January 2016
An exhibition featuring artwork by: Derek Sandbeck, Laura Payne, and Cam McKay.
BAM Presents: Experience Regina, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - November–December 2015
An exhibition of emerging Regina artists. Featuring: Olivia Rozema, Kelly Roy, Kallie Garcia, Cruz Anderson, Caitlin Mullan, Karli Jessup, Greg Allen, Michelle Brownridge, Simon Fuh, Carrie Smith, Blair Fornwald, Zoë Schneider, Phomohobes, Eric Hill, Jason Cawood, Ian Campbell, Colby Richardson, and Amber Phelps Bondaroff.
Reunited (and it feels so good!), Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK - November 2015
28 emerging Saskatoon artists and former University of Saskatchewan alumni unite (or reunite) for a survey exhibition at there old home, the University of Saskatchewan's Gordon Snelgrove Gallery.
Peephole, Saskatoon Nuit Blanche Festival, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - September 2015
BAM X BAM, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - May–June 2015
Bridges Art Movement members worked in collaboration to create knock-offs, pastiches, and works inspired by each others' art practices.
Common Sense, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - March 2015
A solo exhibition by Evgenia Mikhaylova.
Foresight, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - March 2015
An exhibition curated by Cynthia Blanchette, featuring artwork by: Cynthia Blanchette, Diana Chisholm, David Stonhouse, and Alexa Hainsworth.
Beta Days, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - February–March 2015
An exhibition curated by Andie Nicole Palynchuk, featuring artwork by: Andie Nicole Palynchuck, Derek Sandbeck, and Sean O'Reilly.
Mega Blowout Discount Sale, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - February 2015
An exhibition by Derek Sandbeck and David Dyck.
Wild and free, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - January 2015
An exhibition curated by David Stonhouse, featuring artwork by: David Stonhouse, Devin Hanofski, Grain Bin, Jon Vaughn, Jordan Danchilla, and Mike Handson.
Two Speed, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - January 2015
An exhibition by Joanna Speed and Mitch Speed.
Yours Truly, LUGO, Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - January 2015
An interactive installation based on nostalgia and love letters at the final LUGO fundraiser for the Mendel Art Gallery. Yours Truly, urged partygoers to write love letters to random attendees. Writers were then instructed to deliver those messages to a stranger. Hundreds of letters were written with typewriters, markers and calligraphy pens.
Bam Self Titled, BAM Gallery, Saskatoon, SK - November 2014
The first Bridges Art Movement exhibition. Featuring artwork by: Cynthia Blanchette, B. Jonathon Michaels, Evgenia Mikhaylova, Andie Nicole Palynchuk, Derek Sandbeck, Joanna Speed, and David Stonhouse.